Device comparison

SJGAM M21 vs. SZDIIER D-R35S Plus

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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M21
D-R35S Plus

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Quick verdict

Better screen
D-R35S Plus
Newer model
M21

Main differences

  • SJGAM M21 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • SJGAM M21 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on SZDIIER D-R35S Plus.
  • SJGAM M21 runs Linux (EmuELEC); SZDIIER D-R35S Plus runs Linux.
  • SJGAM M21 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; SZDIIER D-R35S Plus is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.

SJGAM

M21

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Jul 2024
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch TFT
Weight
208 grams

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SZDIIER / Diium

D-R35S Plus

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux
Released
Apr 2024
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecM21D-R35S Plus
OSLinux (EmuELEC)Linux
PanelTFTIPS
Chipset"N909"V.R. Technology VT569B
GPUMali-400 MP2Vivante 3D GPU
RAM1 GB DDR464 MB DDR2
StorageInternal & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Weight208 grams?
Video outYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemM21D-R35S Plus
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • M21 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • D-R35S Plus DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • D-R35S Plus 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • D-R35S Plus GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • M21 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • D-R35S Plus N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • D-R35S Plus NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M21 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • D-R35S Plus PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • M21 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • D-R35S Plus PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • D-R35S Plus PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • D-R35S Plus PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • D-R35S Plus Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • D-R35S Plus SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • M21 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • D-R35S Plus Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • D-R35S Plus Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • D-R35S Plus Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • D-R35S Plus Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • M21 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • D-R35S Plus Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M21 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • D-R35S Plus GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • D-R35S Plus Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the SJGAM M21 and the SZDIIER D-R35S Plus?
SJGAM M21 has stronger listed emulation coverage. SJGAM M21 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on SZDIIER D-R35S Plus. SJGAM M21 runs Linux (EmuELEC); SZDIIER D-R35S Plus runs Linux. SJGAM M21 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; SZDIIER D-R35S Plus is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is newer, the SJGAM M21 or the SZDIIER D-R35S Plus?
The SJGAM M21 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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